Maison Molli
French knitwear brand Molli, backed by LVMH Luxury Ventures, the venture capital fund of French luxury group LVMH, has appointed Aurore Taupin as Managing Director.
In her new role, Aurore Taupin is responsible for building the brand’s operational infrastructure, overseeing finance and sales, and managing a team of around 30 across its headquarters and boutique network.
Aurore Taupin began her career in strategy consulting before spending five years at Céline during Phoebe Philo’s tenure, followed by another five years at French designer brand Isabel Marant.
Molli was founded in Switzerland in 1886 by Wilhelm Rüegger. Swiss commercial registry documents described it as a “factory of fine mesh underwear“, with products including soft knitted tops and knitted bodysuits. As acrylic fibres increasingly replaced fine-gauge knitted fabrics, the global underwear industry underwent a profound transformation. The brand subsequently found a second avenue for growth in baby and toddler clothing, at one point earning the nickname “the Hermès of baby and toddler clothing“.
ABG
US brand management company Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has appointed Lark-Marie Antón as Chief Communications Officer.
In her new role, Lark-Marie Antón will lead ABG’s global communications and corporate brand strategy, oversee its expanding entertainment business, and strengthen the cultural influence of its brand portfolio. She will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Maddox and join the group’s Executive Committee.
Lark-Marie Antón brings more than 20 years of experience spanning corporate communications, corporate brand strategy, integrated marketing and reputation management. She previously served as Chief Communications and Brand Officer at USA TODAY Co., formerly Gannett. Earlier in her career, she held senior communications and marketing roles at Hertz, Verizon, Aura and Loews Hotels, and served as Deputy Press Secretary in New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration.
Lark-Marie Antón holds a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from West Virginia University and a Bachelor of Arts from Marist University. She currently serves on Marist University’s Board of Trustees and on the board of Green-Wood Cemetery, a US National Historic Landmark.
Marimekko
Finnish fashion and lifestyle brand Marimekko has announced that Chief Technology Officer and Management Group member Mikki Inkeroinen will step down on October 14, 2026.
Jarno Kartela, Vice President of Digital and Transformation, will lead the company’s technology team on an interim basis.
Mikki Inkeroinen joined Marimekko as a board member in 2015 and has served as Chief Technology Officer since January 2024. Previously, he held executive roles at Reima, Kamux Oyj and OIKIO Digital Performance Agency. He has also served as a board member of Finnish pharmacy chain Yliopiston Apteekki since April 2025.
Horological Society of New York
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) has appointed Gregory Brown as Executive Director.
In his new role, Gregory Brown will lead the 160-year-old institution as it continues to advance watchmaking education, preserve horological heritage and bring together the global watchmaking community. He has been an HSNY member since 2016.
Gregory Brown is also a member of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Academy and previously covered Baselworld and other major industry fairs for TimeZone.
Gregory Brown brings more than 20 years of experience building and running businesses and non-profit organisations. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Sailworks, overseeing the operational and financial systems of four artist-founded charitable foundations.
Founded in New York in 1866 by working watchmakers, HSNY provides scholarships for watchmaking students, supports educational institutions and independent watchmakers, and offers practical classes and monthly lectures. Its Jost Bürgi Research Library houses a watchmaker’s bench and a collection of more than 25,000 horological publications and historical materials.
| Sources: Official press releases, FashionNetwork
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| Editor: Luxeplace
